Human transformation is a science and a step-by-step process. In this episode, Angelo Poli , founder of MetPro , joins Adam Markel for the second time to dive deeper into Angelo’s life transformation and his fascination for human transformation that eventually translated to his work in nutrition and MetPro. Angelo talks about the severe injury that introduced him to neuromuscular reeducation and his experience doing a TEDx Talk. Adam and Angelo then dive into taking out the randomness in the equ...
Oct 20, 2020•56 min•Ep. 183
Very few people have the courage to pick up the standard of the fight against human trafficking, partly because it is such a difficult topic and a very stressful one to handle. How does an advocate for human freedom build the personal resilience that they need to get through the emotional burden of the cause they chose to fight for? Joining Adam Markel to share her own resilience tips and stories is Mitzi Perdue , a speaker, science and health writer, environmental columnist, entrepreneur and st...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 182
From the pandemic to social unrest to political divisiveness, there is a lot to be outraged at in this day and age. How do we, in this age of rage, feels and freak outs build the emotional resilience that keeps us from falling apart along with the ruins of civilization as we know it? Psychotherapist, meditation instructor and author, Ralph De La Rosa, LCSW takes a deep dive into this topic in his new book, Don’t Tell Me to Relax . Joining Adam Markel in this episode, he explains the rationale an...
Oct 06, 2020•57 min•Ep. 181
Over the years, we have seen and gone through a lot of pivots. There was the financial crisis of 2008, then 9/11 happened, and now, this pandemic that seems to be, by far, the most difficult. Along with the way companies do businesses, we have also made some adjustments with the way we do meetings and touch basis with our teams and employees. Adam Markel’s guests for today’s episode are Richard and Angela Schelp from the Executive Speakers Bureau , a firm that delivers professi...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 180
How hard could it be to host events virtually? Rainey Foster , executive vice president and partner at Leading Authorities, Inc. , is here with Adam Markel to tell us that there is nothing easy about it – but that they are doing it anyway. If we can find the right resources and the right people to work with, we might be getting close to getting the hang of virtual events production. Even the highest-profile speakers and entertainers have to eat and many are finding their careers drastically affe...
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 179
There are a lot of media out there that usually put lawyers in a bad light, causing a certain degree of misconception. To continue your practice and see things through in this tough industry, a lawyer needs to have resilience. This episode, Sam Glover , the founder of Lawyerist , discusses the changes law practice has gone through with modernization. His company focuses on extending a helping hand to lawyers in order to equip them with a better understanding of the industry and to usher in a new...
Sep 08, 2020•47 min•Ep. 178
In this episode, Dr. Travis Zigler , the founder of Eye Love , joins Adam Markel as they talk about how they reinvented the business model to meet people's needs in different arenas through his foundation and heal dry eyes across the world naturally by providing transformational service through great connection. Dr. Travis shares the story of how their mission in life came into fruition and how they came from operating their own practice to having their own online selling business fo...
Sep 01, 2020•52 min•Ep. 177
We all come to some point in our lives where we have to ask ourselves if we are where we are supposed to be. This process of gaining career clarity is not an easy one; it puts us in an extremely uncomfortable position of questioning our very ability to build the life that we want. Career clarity coach, Tracy Timm has been through that process herself – a pain point that she learned massively from. At age 25, Tracy was stuck and she took good time and a lot of stumbles to finally get the clarity ...
Aug 26, 2020•51 min•Ep. 176
Neither life nor business is smooth sailing; sometimes it can feel like you’re getting more than your fair share of adversity. Katie DePaola , founder and author of Inner Glow Circle , is no stranger to this. Lyme’s disease, grief and depression, and the ups and downs of building a business on top of all that – none of these can bring Katie down. In this conversation with Adam Markel, she dives into the message of her book, At Least You Look Good . She also gives her amazing insights on looking ...
Aug 18, 2020•40 min•Ep. 175
There is nothing happy about getting divorced, but you can certainly live life happily even after one. What does a happy divorce look like? Joining Adam Markel on the show is Jennifer Hurvitz , a Certified Divorce Specialist, public speaker, bestselling author and host of Doing Divorce Right Podcast , who gives us her take on this. How do you live a happy life even after going through a disastrous relationship? How do you go about cordially with your ex without the burdens of anger and resentmen...
Aug 11, 2020•48 min•Ep. 174
People are now going out there, and exploring more forms of treatment or therapy, looking to make some kind of change in their lives, one way or the other. Clinicians are now exploring other alternative options to help people improve their quality of life, and these new treatments, including using hypnosis. Rick Paddock is a hypnotist, instructor, and podcaster looking to spread the word about the expansive powers of the human mind. Rick delves into his experience with the power of h...
Aug 04, 2020•48 min•Ep. 173
A lifestyle entrepreneur has his or her eyes set on the life rewards that all brings enjoyment and passion to what he or she is doing. Today, Adam Markel talks to one of the best lifestyle entrepreneurs in the business space, Travis Huff . As the CEO at Real-Time Outsource , podcast host of Be Real Show , investor in stocks, crypto and seeds investment, Travis loves getting positive results for his clients especially in digital marketing. He highlights the factors that make you...
Jul 28, 2020•52 min•Ep. 172
CEO Space is one of the most magnificent places for entrepreneurs and business owners to come together to seek guidance, insights, inspiration, collaboration, and support. Very recently, its Founder, Berny Dohrmann , succumbed to COVID-19, much to the surprise and grief of CEO Space and its community. Today, Adam Markel pays tribute to this beautiful soul who has touched so many lives. Learn about Berny’s life of service and his massive heart for humanity and the collective wellness ...
Jul 23, 2020•30 min
On average, a Fortune 500 company lasts about 18 years. It’s interesting that 88% of the most prolific and most successful of those companies ceased to exist today since Fortune 500 began in 1995. It only shows how surviving an increasingly disrupted market can be a challenge. Today, Adam Markel talks to Terry Jones about market disruption and how your business can survive through it. Best known for founding Travelocity.com and serving as Founding Chairman of Kayak.com , Terry ...
Jul 21, 2020•49 min•Ep. 171
Human bodies are a delicate mix of many different aspects and factors, so by default, fitness strategies will differ between two people. There is no "hack" or one-size-fits-all strategy that will get you where you need to be; you've got to take the time to figure it out. Angelo Poli is an internationally recognized expert in fitness and nutrition and the Founder of MetPro . Adam Markel interviews Angelo about his experience working on fitness with a large variety of people that come in all shape...
Jul 14, 2020•54 min•Ep. 170
Have you ever felt like you're not where you are supposed to be? That there must be something more in your life than where you currently are? If so, then this episode will take you to an inner transformation that will help you realize your true calling. Host, Adam Markel, sits down with Richard Taubinger to talk about his many pivots in life that ultimately led him to help people with their own. Richard is a writer, digital advisor, and marketing strategist who serves conscious busin...
Jul 06, 2020•39 min•Ep. 169
Building resilience is key in ensuring that you find success in whatever paths you decide to go down on throughout your life. Without resilience, you would be unable to take a hit, and that inability is what will cause you to crumble in the face of adversity and give up. Sam Bakhtiar is a multi-millionaire, champion bodybuilder, author, doctor, CEO of multiple worldwide brands, and Founder of The Camp Transformation Center . He speaks to Adam Markel about what resilience means, and how you build...
Jun 29, 2020•39 min•Ep. 168
There are a lot of things in this world that we simply can’t control, and adversity is just another inevitable part of the human experience. However, what we do have control over is the ability to train our minds to become more resilient as we face each hurdle life throws at us. Calgary-based pediatrician, plantrician, marathon-enthusiast, and author Dr. Peter Nieman delves into this topic in a profound conversation with Adam Markel. Dealing with the recent tragic death of his son, D...
Jun 22, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 167
We honor our loved ones in different ways. Believe it or not, you can turn your beloved’s ashes into diamonds and have a piece of them with you. In today’s episode, Adam Markel talks to Adelle Archer , the CEO and Co-Founder of Eterneva , an innovative company that honors the lives of remarkable people and pets by turning their cremated ashes into diamonds. Today, Adelle shares her pivot from politics to entrepreneurship and explains how she and a friend conceptualized Eterneva. Today’s show wil...
Jun 15, 2020•38 min•Ep. 166
There is something unique in our situation in which we are all experiencing a crisis that tests our ability to adapt to change and be resilient in adversity. In times like this, it helps not only to add programs to our existing operating systems but to upgrade our operating systems themselves. That is, we have to change our mindsets into something that will not only allow us get through this crisis but also help us grow in spite of it. Joining Adam Markel in today’s episode is Dr. Ryan Gottfreds...
Jun 08, 2020•50 min•Ep. 165
In these unprecedented times when we are uncertain about what going to happen next, the most beneficial thing for us is to be in the best mental state. Today’s guest is Grant Parr a highly regarded mental performance coach, keynote speaker, podcast host, former division 2 quarterback, and author whose clients are Olympians, Olympic coaches, professional athletes, collegiate athletes/teams, business executives, and Fortune 500/1000 sales organizations. Drawing from his work in sports psychology, ...
Jun 02, 2020•42 min•Ep. 164
Qigong is the art of cultivating Qi, or life energy, through physical exercises and meditation. Qigong Master and multiple-bestselling author Chunyi Lin joins Adam Markel in this episode to talk about the ancient art of Qigong and how it can be used to promote health and healing. Chunyi describes how Qigong can be used for any purpose related to health and healing by allowing its practitioner to channel Qi through channels in their bodies. He also talks about forgiveness and why it is important ...
May 25, 2020•50 min•Ep. 163
What is your “why” right now? During these unusual times when everyone is tasked to stay at home, understanding your purpose in life is can still be fully achieved. Today’s guest tells us how we can control our paths, re-integrate our purpose better, and be more resourceful when handling change. Adam Markel interviews Patty Aubery , the CVO for GoalFriends and President of The Canfield Training Group . For years, Patty has been overseeing the growth of the multimillion-dollar trainin...
May 18, 2020•47 min•Ep. 162
A crisis is an opportunity to learn more about building resilience within yourself to withstand any pivot you may have to take down the line. Life is predicated on the natural uncertainty of everything, so you always have to be ready to make the most of any situation. Robert MacPhee is the former Director of Training for Jack Canfield , as well as the author of the bestselling book, Manifesting For Non-Gurus . He joins Adam Markel to talk about why building resilience is ...
May 11, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 161
It takes a lot to become a Navy SEAL, not just training, but a complete life overhaul - a gigantic pivot into a new reality. Becoming a SEAL is a huge undertaking, but it's also an honor and a testament to your resilience as a human being. Adam Markel is joined by Commander Rorke Denver , a trainer for the US Navy SEALs and a special forces leader. Commander Rorke shares his journey to becoming a Navy SEAL and eventually training future generations to carry that same honor. His story is an inspi...
May 04, 2020•48 min•Ep. 160
What makes a successful person? This is probably one of the most asked questions there is, and fortunately, as the great Tony Robbins said, "success leaves clues." Adam Markel brings over the perfect guest who will not just help find these clues but actually present them to you. He sits down with the one and only Jack Canfield , the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and America's number one success coach. Having been studying and reporting what makes successful...
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 159
Kiri Westby ’s book Fortune Favors the Brave tells the story of a woman’s journey of survival as an American activist in Tibet. Kiri is a lifelong human rights activist and a writer who was raised in a small Buddhist community in Colorado. She began formal training in meditation and dharmic arts at a young age and went on to work professionally in human rights advocacy. In this episode, Kiri shares her experience of being arrested and forced to disappear by the Chinese government for exposing on...
Apr 20, 2020•49 min•Ep. 158
There are times when resilience is simply not enough to carry you through situations that the universe might throw at you. During these times, improving by being flexible, along with maintaining resilience, can be a powerful tool for you. In this episode, producer, writer, and director William Arntz joins Adam Markel to share his spiritual and filmmaking journey. With the Coronavirus pandemic being on a different scale of experience from anything the world has ever seen, William gives his insigh...
Apr 13, 2020•48 min•Ep. 157
There probably is no better time to be reminded of how we should take care of our health than now with the current health crisis brought by the Coronavirus pandemic. In this episode, Adam Markel interviews a pioneer in the health and wellness industry, Udo Erasmus . Udo is behind the creation of flax oil and the Healthy Fats Movement. He is also the co-founder of Udo’s Choice supplement brand, a global leader in cutting edge health products selling millions of healthy oils, pro...
Apr 06, 2020•59 min•Ep. 156
We’ve heard of the old adage about how the old dog can’t learn new tricks. Even now, many still live by this thought, thinking how growth stops at a certain age. However, this episode’s guest strongly believe the opposite. For Dawson Church , the award-winning author and founder of the National Institute for Integrative Healthcare , change is possible at any age. He takes some studies from his books, Mind to Matter, The Genie in Your Genes, and Bliss Brain , about b...
Mar 30, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 155